I've been attempting to set up a single-boot Linux installation without relying on a USB drive, but I'm struggling to make it work. I think I'll go back to doing a USB install, as it seems like the most straightforward option. My goal is to have a Linux installation that isn't dependent on the USB (so it doesn't stop working when I remove the USB), but I'm not sure how to achieve that. Any advice?
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Which distro are you installing?
Kali.
Does it not have an install now button? I know Kali is used a lot from a USB, but I know I installed it on a hard drive many moons ago.
So I downloaded the .iso installer from their site, and verified the hash etc. But when I open that file, it just opens to a bunch of folders and I get lost. I’m looking online for some help and it feels like I’m missing a step somewhere. YouTube is surprisingly dependent on usb install or just using it in a VM.
Boot from the USB and install to the computer’s SSD drive?
Yeah I think I’m gonna do this. Was trying to install direct but have been unsuccessful.
After some Reddit browsing, it seems like by and large, running it in a vm has a greater range of benefits vs usb so I think ill stick to that for Kali
Yeah, doesn’t work like that.
Did you try downloading VirtualBox or VMWare then spin up a VM using that iso?
I haven’t yet but that’s what I’m going to do tomorrow after the babies go to sleep 😊
It’s all things I really want to learn and learn well but I think in my attempts to not jack it up, I’ve gotten myself a bit frozen since I originally asked this question.
So far I’ve learned to not try bare metal install in general, Qubes is not for a rookie user and that most recommend having your ducks in a row before forging ahead. No need to turn a pc into a door stopper.
Just need to not get in my head about it lol
